464 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 406-430)

pt. 1: The nature and identity of Jewish apocalyptic -- The milieu of apocalyptic -- The apocalyptic literature -- pt. 2: The method of Jewish apocalyptic -- The decline of prophecy and the rise of apocalyptic -- Characteristics of the apocalyptic writings -- The apocalyptic consciousness -- Apocalyptic inspiration -- Apocalyptic and the interpretation of prophecy -- pt. 3: The message of Jewish apocalyptic -- Human history and divine control -- Angels and demons -- The time of the end -- The Messianic kingdom -- The traditional Messiah -- The Son of Man -- Life after death

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